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Covell describes this , along with a new Transportation Management System , as “ a real game-changer ”. “ Being able to manage large donors , having the transparency and the communication efficiency between the logistics teams and the various warehouses around the country , has been a real asset ,” he reflects .
Looking to the future , the GIK operation has cause for celebration . “ In June , we ’ ll be shipping our 5,000th container ,” Covell says with pride . The project is far from over though , and the
GIK team will continue to leverage every tool at its disposal in order to continually improve its ability to deliver vital supplies to improve the quality of life of the people who need it most . “ Our journey ahead is continuing to figure out how to be good stewards of the freight dollars that are donated to us and support World Vision ’ s ministry operations .”
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